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I have a new stove coming tomorrow and I'm pretty comfortable with basic electrical like installing new fixtures or light switches, electric heaters, etc.
GOAL: To install an actual range outlet
I've been attempting to read up on this job but have a few questions that I was hoping someone could help answer. The wire cioming from the panel in the basement says "Canada Wire NMD 7 8/3" - is this the proper wire gauge (I'm unsure which number is the gauge) for a stove that is rated:
Amps @ 240V/208V 40
The breakers at the panel says "Range" on two separate switches, the sticker next to the switch says 15-40-40-15
I have yet to disconnect the hardwired cooktop as I'm using it this evening, and there will be no sense in my disconnecting it if there's something in the above info that would be prohibitive to my doing it myself. Aside from how many wires (3/4) are coming from through the wall, is there anything else I should know prior to diving in? I haven't purchased anything yet, just wanted to see if it could be a DIY for me.
(BTW - I always shut my entire main breaker off whenever I do even simple jobs)
GOAL: To install an actual range outlet
I've been attempting to read up on this job but have a few questions that I was hoping someone could help answer. The wire cioming from the panel in the basement says "Canada Wire NMD 7 8/3" - is this the proper wire gauge (I'm unsure which number is the gauge) for a stove that is rated:
Amps @ 240V/208V 40
The breakers at the panel says "Range" on two separate switches, the sticker next to the switch says 15-40-40-15
I have yet to disconnect the hardwired cooktop as I'm using it this evening, and there will be no sense in my disconnecting it if there's something in the above info that would be prohibitive to my doing it myself. Aside from how many wires (3/4) are coming from through the wall, is there anything else I should know prior to diving in? I haven't purchased anything yet, just wanted to see if it could be a DIY for me.
(BTW - I always shut my entire main breaker off whenever I do even simple jobs)